Thinking of getting an E-Cargo Bike? Read this

Thanks to various incentives and tax kick backs I bought an eBullit back in 2019.

We really could do with a better e-bike incentive scheme in the UK.

The thing that I think would be good for most non-child-transport jobs but doesn’t seem to exist is an e-butcher’s bike (shortish frame, small front wheel with box over it, direct steering)

Douze have a long John that can be folded.

There is one that does exactly as you describe, i can’t think what its called

Omnium

Or the rather obviously titled Ridgeback butcher

https://www.ridgeback.co.uk/ridgeback-butcher-varrb21830

I’ve looked at Omniums in the past, their platforms don’t tip as standard, although a quick search suggests there’s a aftermarket accessory that allows it.

I’ve looked at Omniums in the past, their platforms don’t tip as standard, although a quick search suggests there’s a aftermarket accessory that allows it.

They bought out their own tilt attachment a month ago. I only know about it because I follow their Insta.

https://cargobikedb.com/convercycle

ruddy cool.

Decathlon VeloCargo r500e here.

Less than €3k to buy it new.

We’ve done over 3,500km on it in the last 18 months.

Studded tyres for the winter (we’re in the Alps).

Plenty of power for getting up steep hills, even with 2 kids and 4 sets of skis…

as mentioned, the gazelle cabby front end folds up, or unclips completely so its no wider than a normal bike – i don’t think their more recent stuff does..

regarding the e-assist vs manual debate – I’m not saying that e-cargo bikes shouldn’t exist, or saying people shouldn’t ride them – its just a shame that 5 years ago you could get a decent cargo bike from a decent brand for £1500, whereas now (because there aren’t really any non-e bakfiets around) the starting point for a good cargo bike (bakfiets style) from a semi-reputable brand is around £4k – that takes it from having an ability to provide a useful mobility tool for people who are less well off to a lifestyle choice for the middle classes.

Still some non-e cargo bikes here https://www.londongreencycles.co.uk/shop/?orderby=price&filter-cat=bikes&filter-family-bikes%5B%5D=up-to-2-children&filter-family-bikes%5B%5D=up-to-4-children&filter-family-bikes%5B%5D=more-than-4-children&filter-family-bikes%5B%5D=all. No bakfiets-style for £1500 though.

£1000 off the decathlon cargo bike right now!

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/electric-cargo-bike-rear-loading-longtail-r500/_/R-p-329177